The biggest weekend of our county season is here — three days of top‑tier competition across Gosforth and Portland Bowls Clubs, where our Blue Riband Representatives for the Bowls England National Finals will finally be decided. Every discipline is on the line, every bowl matters, and after the incredible scorelines we’ve witnessed so far, this is a weekend of bowls you simply cannot miss.
A quick look at the forecast shows bright, warm spells with only light breezes — ideal conditions for high‑quality bowling and an even better excuse to come along and support our players.
🎉 What to Expect This Weekend
- Two fantastic host venues
- Gosforth BC: Bar open throughout the event
- Portland BC: Bar open Friday pmÂ
- Blue Riband stakes: Winners qualify for the Bowls England National Finals
- Spectator‑friendly schedule: Multiple disciplines across four days
- Atmosphere guaranteed: Club pride, big moments, and elite-level bowls
🧠Player Information
- Arrival: Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Stickers: Remove existing stickers beforehand — new ones will be provided
- Dress Code: Club kit/ greys & whiteÂ
- Parking:
- Gosforth: Passes available for ÂŁ1 per half day/ ÂŁ2 full day/ FREE SundayÂ
- Portland: Friday evening before 6pm, grass only. After 6pm, anywhere.
🎬Semi-Final Schedule
Friday 17th July, 6:30 pm @ Portland
| G Richardson AS |
v |
G Myerscough ST |
Men’s Pairs |
| B J Byles G |
v |
L Jameson G |
Men’s Pairs |
| P Harvey G |
v |
J King BD |
Men’s Fours |
| N Aitchison ST |
v |
D Ross BD |
Men’s Fours |
| S Stothard NB |
v |
M Angove WM |
Ladies Two-Bowl Singles |
| B. Ware WM |
v |
S. Watts P |
Ladies Two-Bowl Singles |
Saturday 18th July, 10 am @ GosforthÂ
| T Napier FH |
v |
D Tait FH |
Ladies C of C |
| A Dunton FH |
v |
N Scott ND |
Ladies C of C |
| A Stevenson GC |
v |
B Hamilton NB |
Ladies Triples |
| S Carter HX |
v |
K Proctor BD |
Ladies Triples |
| A Johnson Jr WK |
v |
A Scott ND |
Men’s Two-Bowl Singles |
| F Charlton FH |
v |
K Sultman FH |
Ladies Four-Bowl Singles |
Saturday 18th July, 2 pm @ GosforthÂ
| K Proctor BD |
v |
M Green NB |
Ladies Fours |
| A-M Murray FH |
v |
B Ware WM |
Ladies Fours |
| C Brodie P |
v |
F Charlton FH |
Ladies Senior Fours |
| V Errington BD |
v |
A Stevenson GC |
Ladies Senior Fours |
| T Clarke NB |
v |
L Jameson G |
Under 24’s |
| P Shilton AS |
v |
C Taylor NP |
Under 24’s |
Sunday 19th July, 10 am @ Gosforth
| A Dunton FH |
v |
B Ware WM |
Ladies Pairs |
| V Errington BD |
v |
T Napier FH |
Ladies Pairs |
| G Myerscough ST |
v |
B Davidson WR |
Men’s Two-Bowl Singles |
| S Carter HX |
v |
R Cartwright BD |
Ladies Four Bowl Singles |
Sunday 19th July, 2 pm @ Portland
| G Myerscough ST |
v |
S Richardson G |
Men’s Four-Bowl Singles |
| M Rogan HW |
v |
L Jameson G |
Men’s Four-Bowl Singles |
| R Train G |
v |
P Harvey G |
Men’s Triples |
| B Davidson WR |
v |
R Varley PD |
Men’s C of C |
| J King BD |
v |
G Aynsley CC |
Men’s C of C |
* N Armstrong G v C Yeomans G – Triples TBA
🎟️ FREE National Finals Tickets — Applications Now Open
Bowls England are offering free tickets for this year’s National Finals. Applications close Sunday 26th July at 23:59pm. Tickets are initially limited to one per person to help manage demand.
👉 Apply here